NEW DELHI: Bangladesh have unveiled their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, with the absence of veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan making headlines.
The 37-year-old, a pivotal determine in Bangladesh’s cricket historical past, has been barred from bowling in competitions below the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) jurisdiction.
This determination adopted an impartial evaluation at Chennai’s Sri Ramachandra Centre for Sports activities Science.
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Nazmul Hossain Shanto has been entrusted with the captaincy because the crew eyes a maiden Champions Trophy title. Bangladesh reached the semi-final within the 2017 version and can look to go additional this time.
Nevertheless, the absence of Tamim Iqbal, who just lately retired from worldwide cricket, is one other setback. Tamim was amongst Bangladesh’s high scorers within the earlier match, and his expertise on the high order might be missed.
Skilled campaigners like wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim and all-rounder Mahmudullah will tackle the essential accountability of anchoring the crew.
Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 Group Stage Fixtures:
- 20 February: Bangladesh vs India, Dubai
- 24 February: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Rawalpindi
- 27 February: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi
Alongside the seasoned gamers, thrilling newcomers like Parvez Hossain Emon, making his ODI debut, deliver contemporary promise. The younger left-handed batter, who has featured in seven T20Is, has earned a spot because of his aggressive stroke play.
Rising pacer Nahid Rana, who made an impactful ODI debut towards the West Indies, is one other addition highlighting the squad’s emphasis on youth.
Shakib and Tamim’s absence leaves a void, however this opens the door for promising abilities to step into the highlight. The crew’s mix of expertise and youthful exuberance presents a possibility to foster new heroes on cricket’s world stage.
Bangladesh’s marketing campaign will largely rely upon skilled heads like Rahim and Mahmudullah, who should information the squad via challenges. Constructing on their 2017 semi-final success, the Tigers are decided to exceed expectations and intention for the coveted silverware within the extremely anticipated match.
Bangladesh’s Champions Trophy Squad
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana
